Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Cloth books are great for babies as their little fingers can turn the pages easily and the cloth doesn’t damage like paper in uncoordinated hands. We joined the local library when my second child was born to give an extra dimension to life for my daughter, who was not yet two. Road Tripping Alone – How To Do It Well.

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Library Education Parenting Daughter 215

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. If you think you’re going to come up short on cash, check out my 25 Ideas to Find Money. Need some summer cash? Visit an orchard. A Tour of Our Backyard.

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Most of us did not have clothes dryers, we dried the clothes on a line outside. Cameras had to have actual film and pictures had to be developed after the whole roll of film was ‘exposed’ Research was done at a library using the Dewey decimal system, not a search engine. There was no polyester clothing.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Over the years I’ve developed my personal philosophy of money and lifestyle through a combination of minimalism and simple living content, the FIRE movement including Frugalwoods and The Simple Path to Wealth, Dave Ramsey. Our dog I don’t plan to fully retire, either.

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 188

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MARCH 21, 2012

Get creative with some exercise ideas at home to save money in this area of your budget. Make your own punching bag out of old clothes and some fabric. Rent workout videos from the library. Try walking around the neighborhood each day. Use soup cans or water bottles instead of weights. Put on some music and dance.

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Frugal Home and Garden Rent Library 64

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

Believe it or not, there are lots of ways to save money, no matter how much of it you have- or don’t have. I myself struggled for many years paying my own bills, but have since found numerous ways to save money. I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. Stop paying for cable.

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Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

How about clothes? Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money. Clean with Vinegar to Save Money. Save at the pump by finding the cheapest gas wherever you go. Frugal new year save money'

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2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 178

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

How about clothes? Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money. Clean with Vinegar to Save Money. Save at the pump by finding the cheapest gas wherever you go. Are you spending too much on coffee each month?

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

How about clothes? Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money. Clean with Vinegar to Save Money. Save at the pump by finding the cheapest gas wherever you go. Frugal new year save money'

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.)

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 176

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 14, 2015

For more back to school apps that can help save you time, read on – and then don’t miss the $50 Visa gift card giveaway at the end of the post! Save money and time every week, all year long with Flipp. Here are some more back to school posts that are helpful: How to Find Back to School Clothes for Less.

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Kids and Family Giveaway Lunch Lunches 40

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Sewing holes in clothes, using up leftovers before they go bad, finding free activities for my little on the weekends, checking buy nothing or marketplace before purchasing- I am always just looking for ways to spend money. I started reading faithfully about 2 years ago.

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 181

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. I found Kristen while searching for a recipe for something, and just fell in love with her writing style & pictures. The freedom was amazing.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 187

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

” It’s amazing how much money was freed up when I stayed. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put. When I make a weekly meal plan, it saves us money because. racks FIRST when shopping for clothes and shoes. Buy “Total Money Makeover” by Dave Ramsey.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

Until, that is, she went out to the ‘library’ with her book one day, sat on the outdoor privy and got stung on the bottom by a bee! Mom and Dad always pointed out how much better off we were than our neighbors, because we were saving money and building up assets. 16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer.

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St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? There’s always been garage sales/flea markets, library, state parks, fishing. I usually take laundry pods & wash clothes wherever for less luggage/cost. Since summer ’09, right after I had my first kid. I was born frugal, into a super frugal family.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2012

As more people realize that they can actually save money by making green choices, more and more environmentally friendly actions will become part of everyday life. I guess you could even take the view that, if it’s going to save you money, you may as well do it whether you believe the climate change story or not.

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Green Flowers and Plants Food and Drink Environmental Movement 211

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

Now folks seem to need much more space for their clothing and shoes. Is it sufficient to be able to go to a library or school or other facility to use theirs or do we need them at home? Closet size in the 1950′s – at least at our house was about 2 feet in depth and about 3 feet wide, with one shelf at the top. Need or want?

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Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

That meant no vacations, no new clothes, no eating out, nothing. Debt Negotiation – I started to wonder whether the money I owed was “fixed” or not. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. So I pass on by.

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